Born in Teaneck, N.J., on March 9, 1950, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Schernowski) Schilling. Betty graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1969.

She was a dispatcher by trade and was employed by SOS Security and Quick Check Convenience Store, both in Parsippany, N.J. Betty resided in Bergen County, N.J., most of her life until she retired and relocated to Marshalls Creek.

Betty liked watching TV, enjoyed dancing and loved spending time with her family.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was a brother, Ray Schilling.

Surviving are her daughter, Traci Romanelli and her companion, Michael Hudgins, of Marshalls Creek; her sons: Andrew Romanelli and his wife, Eleanor, of Westwood, N.J.; and Scott Romanelli and his wife, Angela, of Emerson, N.J.; her sister, Eleanor Rupp of Toms River, N.J.; and her grandchildren, Samantha, Rocco and Shioh.

Memorial services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.